Harambee Stars v Iraq friendly to be aired live

The match will be the second on home soil for the hosts after Fifa lifted a ban on the country’s stadiums

Kenyan fans will have the chance to watch Harambee Stars face Iraq in a friendly set for Thursday at Basra Stadium.

Bamba TV have confirmed that they will transmit the match live. The friendly, which falls under the Fifa calendar, will kick-off at 7pm (Kenyan time).

Harambee Stars arrived safely in Iraq on Monday and held their first training session on Tuesday. Zesco United defender David Owino, who will wear the captain’s armband in place of injured Victor Wanyama, was upbeat ahead of the fixture.

“Playing on a different continent will be good exposure for us ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers. We shall gain a lot of confidence and face the qualifiers when we are much more prepared.”

Stars will on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, hold their second training session at the Basra International Stadium, the venue of the first friendly against Iraq. The match will be the second on home soil for the hosts after Fifa lifted a ban on the country’s stadiums.